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Book Rurikura Resort in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— Six rooms that come with open-air baths. All rooms command a view of the mountains of Zao. The hot spring baths of the four group inns nearby can be enjoyed for free. 1 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao.
Access: Two hours 45 minutes by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station, then 35 minutes by bus to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal and 5-min shuttle bus ride from there
(1) Rooms with hot-water open-air spa available
(2) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 2 baths
Acid spring, Sulfur spring, Sulfate spring, Chloride spring
Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March), Ginzan Onsen, Yamadera Temple
Zao is famous for its snow monsters (December to March, and its current peak is mid-February). Enjoy the view while skiing, snowboarding, or riding the ropeway. Also famous for its fine snow.
40 rooms
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18,200 - 46,200 yen per guest per night
The price includes one dinner and one breakfast
1118-7 Sandogawa, Zaoonsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, Japan Show map
Two hours 45 minutes by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station, then 35 minutes by bus to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal and 5-min shuttle bus ride from there
The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.
August 24, 2017 update
March 08, 2017 update